Matthew L. Trevena

I met Mr. Trevena via a physician residency program I was meant to train at but could not, due to a very complex situation; conflicting “definitions” of out of status as described by TX statutes and what USCIS versus the U.S Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria, (my home country), deems it to be. Suffice it t...o say that after being found ineligible for an immigrant visa both in the U.S and Nigeria, Mr. Trevena was unrelenting to pursue this issue with the U.S State Department if Immigration, to argue my case competently, that we were on the right (eligible for an immigrant visa) based on their interpretation of the law. The U.S embassy in Nigeria had to revoke their denial and issued the visa based on his resilient commitment to excellence.

I am a Swiss Citizen who came to the US as an exchange student with a J-1 visa. After spending a semester at UT in Austin, I was able to extend my experience in the US engaging in Academic Training under the same visa. I consulted various attorneys in Austin, TX during the grace period my visa was to... expire and stated my urge to stay in the US for a while longer. After seeing some of the attorneys I was recommended by the school, I was getting frustrated with how they conducted business. None of them were able to advise me on my questions and simply put me off although I had to pay them a consultation fee. Thinking that my case is fairly straight forward, I was getting annoyed as these attorneys were supposed to be top-notch attorneys in Austin, TX. I then conducted my own research and stumbled upon the office of Mr. Trevena and scheduled a visit with him. To my absolute surprise, the meeting with Mr. Trevena was very professional where he was able to tell me all the different options I had given my situation with the risks and uncertainties associated with each one of them. We then agreed on pursuing the path where I would change my nonimmigrant status. About 4 months later, I received a letter from the DHS stating that I was granted my request. Mr. Trevena has an excellent understanding of the immigration law. His service not only was professional but also conducted in a rapid and efficient manner. I would choose him as my attorney without any doubt if I had any questions regarding immigration in the future.

I needed some help with immigration issues and Mr. Trevena's expertise in the area far exceeded my expectations. He thoroughly knew INS procedures and was even familiar with an agent I had worked with many years ago in San Antonio--impressive! Mr. Trevena is an excellent, very professional, diligent... immigration attorney, and he is Board Certified. If you are looking for an honest, knowledgeable attorney who will devote his time and energy to your case, look no further than the office of Mr. Trevena.